Balthazar

Have you heard about the restaurant in the CBD that takes reservations, provides entrée-main-dessert, and employs waitstaff that dress and act professionally? In an era when wine bars, tiny dishes, and excessively familiar service are all the rage, Balthazar's approach to hospitality may appear innovative, but it isn't: refined, old-school hospitality has been Balthazar's thing since its inception in 1998.

A translucent peel of pressed raw scallop and sea mullet strewn with tobiko equals new-wave carpaccio, according to the current menu. A creative scallop crème anglaise and char-grilled pineapple complement the roast pork belly.A classic marjolaine gets a modern twist with sandalwood nut ice cream. This is assured material, as is the chatter of top-tier servers who know (and love) what they're doing, particularly when it comes to assisting clients in making the most of the powerhouse cellar. A time-honored Perth tradition that's getting better with age

Address: 6 The Esplanade, Perth

Phone:(08) 9421 1206

Website: balthazar.com.au